Ecolean
Ecolean, officially known as Ecolean AB, is a pioneering company headquartered in Sweden (SE) that operates primarily in the packaging industry. Founded in 1996, Ecolean has established itself as a leader in the development of lightweight, flexible packaging solutions, particularly for liquid food products. The company’s innovative approach focuses on sustainability, utilising renewable materials and minimising environmental impact. With major operational regions across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Ecolean offers a range of unique products, including its signature Ecolean® packages, which are designed to be both user-friendly and environmentally responsible. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as receiving multiple awards for its commitment to sustainability and design excellence. As a result, Ecolean has secured a strong market position, recognised for its contributions to eco-friendly packaging solutions that meet the evolving needs of consumers and businesses alike.
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Ecolean's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ecolean reported total carbon emissions of approximately 45,434,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 379,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 180,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 44,875,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 47,430,000 kg CO2e. Ecolean has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is also committed to measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, which are currently the largest portion of its carbon footprint. The reduction targets reflect Ecolean's proactive approach to sustainability within the containers and packaging sector, demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility and climate action.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 145,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,366,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 60,542,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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